NHTSA Recall 06V429000
Filed by MONACO COACH CORPORATION. Component: Equipment. Reported 2006-11-14. An estimated 206 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, HEAT SHIELDS WERE NOT INSTALLED IN THE LP TANK BAY.
Risk
THE HEAT FROM THE HYDROHOT EXHAUST COULD PLACE EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE LP TANK AND RESULT IN UNEXPECTED VENTING OF LP GAS THROUGH THE LP TANK SAFETY RELIEF VALVE. LP GAS LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE HYDROHOT EXHAUST AND THE LP TANK AT NO COST TO YOU. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Manufacturer campaign number: R06036
Notes
MONACO RECALL NO. R06036.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.